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ABOUT THE GAMES

The Canadian Francophone Games are among the largest gatherings of Canada’s French speaking youth. In addition to encouraging hundreds of young people to exercise their talents in one of three sectors (art, leadership and sport), the Games showcase cultural pride, self-confidence and leadership abilities in a friendly, competitive setting. Since the first Games in 1999, no less than 20,000 people have been involved. The Games provide extraordinary encounters; an exciting francophone experience; and a schedule rich in festivities.

The Canadian Francophone Games are a Fédération de la jeunesse canadienne-française (French Canadian Youth Federation – FJCF) initiative, supported financially by Canadian Heritage.

The French Canadian Youth Federation relies on a partnership with an Organizing Committee (host city) to deliver logistics and programming components for the event. The Games are held during the summer months every three years. Over 1,200 participants and more than 750 volunteers are expected for every edition of the Games.

Impacts of the Canadian Francophone Games

Francophonie in Canada

The CFGames, the perfect moment to live your Francophonie.

Discover your identity

The CFGames an opportunity to develop your cultural identity.

Engagement

The CFGames inspire youth to get involved in their community, in French.

Our Brand

Our brand uses vibrant and youthful colours. These colours can also be found on the provincial and territorial flags of Canada.

A maple leaf can be found within the flame, reminding us of the national quality of the Games.

The torch is a symbol of excellence and eternity and expresses the vitality and the warmth of francophone communities across Canada. Its fluid curves, dynamism and movement make the torch look both modern and artistic, just as the francophone youth of Canada.

HISTORY OF THE GAMES

In the 1990’s, the Vision d’avenir report is released. The importance of practicing artistic, leadership and sport activities in French, as a means of promoting the development and preservation of the French Canadian culture, is underlined. The French Canadian Youth Federation responded with the Canadian Francophone Games concept.

In 1994, the first hurdle is cleared as many governmental partners, one of which being Canadian Heritage, show interest in sport and leisure activities targeted to francophone youth in Canada. The FJCF continues to lobby for support and works at planning the Games.

In 1999, the announcement of the Canadian Francophonie Year becomes the final catalyst to launch the Games.

Here is a list of previous Games:

PAST GAMES

HOST CITIES

2017

Moncton-Dieppe (NB)

2014

Gatineau (QC)

2011

Greater Sudbury (ON)

2008

Edmonton (AB)

2005

Winnipeg (MB)

2002

Rivière-du-Loup (QC)

1999

Memramcook (NB)

The Canadian Francophone Games directly contribute to reaching the French Canadian Youth Federation’s goals and mission, as well as showcasing provincial and territorial youth associations’ initiatives. They contribute to strengthening participants’ sense of belonging to their province or territory of origin, as well as to the larger Canadian francophone community. The Games provide opportunities for training and recruitment.

Vision

Celebration of French speaking youth in Canada

Aha! Moment for francophone youth to develop their identity, individually and as a group